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Wind Advisory 17, NWS Eureka, CA

May 4, 2025

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at May 4, 2025, 9:22 PM PDT. It took effect at May 4, 2025, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 4, 2025, 9:22 PM PDT (04:22 UTC)
In effect from
May 4, 2025, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 5, 2025, 5:35 PM PDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

004 
WWUS76 KEKA 050422
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
922 PM PDT Sun May 4 2025

CAZ115-051230-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.250505T0600Z-250505T2100Z/
Southern Lake-
922 PM PDT Sun May 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Lake.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong over the exposed 
  ridges. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other 
  debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

ZVS
4 follow-up statements
837 
WWUS76 KEKA 050817
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
117 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

CAZ106-051630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0017.250505T0817Z-250505T1700Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Dinsmore
117 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Southern Humboldt Interior, mainly in eastern Humboldt 
  county in Larabee Valley and other higher elevation valleys.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ108-051630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0017.250505T0817Z-250505T1700Z/
Southern Trinity-
Including Hayfork
117 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity county, especially the Hayfork Valley. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ115-051630-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250505T2100Z/
Southern Lake-
117 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Lake county over the higher terrain and exposed 
  areas.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong over the exposed 
  ridges. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other 
  debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

MKK
984 
WWUS76 KEKA 051436
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
736 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

CAZ106-051700-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250505T1700Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Dinsmore
736 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 37 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Southern Humboldt Interior, mainly in eastern Humboldt 
  county in Larabee Valley and other higher elevation valleys.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ108-051700-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250505T1700Z/
Southern Trinity-
Including Hayfork
736 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity county, especially the Hayfork Valley. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ115-052100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250505T2100Z/
Southern Lake-
736 AM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Lake county over the higher terrain and exposed 
  areas.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong over the exposed 
  ridges. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other 
  debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

EYS
725 
WWUS76 KEKA 052022
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
122 PM PDT Mon May 5 2025

CAZ115-060400-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250506T0400Z/
Southern Lake-
122 PM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Lake county over the higher terrain and exposed 
  areas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong over the exposed 
  ridges. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other 
  debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

EYS
420 
WWUS76 KEKA 060035
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
535 PM PDT Mon May 5 2025

CAZ115-060145-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250506T0400Z/
Southern Lake-
535 PM PDT Mon May 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

ZVS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 5, 1:17 AM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Trinity9 hr
May 5, 8:28 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA5 days

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